Students in 9-12th grade are invited to spend the day at beautiful Hickory Run State Park to learn about several careers in the outdoors. Sign up for one or more of the following careers you’d like to learn more about: Forestry, Geology, Resource Management and Wildlife Biology, and State Parks. Each program will include time in the field with professionals participating in hands-on activities and will include information on career requirements, internship opportunities, and the NEOGOV hiring process.

During this ECO Day, you’ll spend the day with a Natural Resource Specialist and Wildlife Biologist learning some of the techniques used to maintain our native species and prevent invasive species from harming our natural resources. Participate in an invasive plant removal project, learn about prescribed burns, and spend time in the field with one of our Wildlife Biologists learning about some of the ways the study animal populations and work to protect habitats for a variety of animal populations. DCNR offers careers as a Natural Resource Specialist, Wildlife Biologist, Plant Ecologist to name a few. Protecting our natural resources in PA is part of DCNR’s mission.

Registration is required, please use the green button. Please dress for being outdoors, wear closed toed shoes, and bring a lunch and water. This program is free of charge and participants will receive a variety of free materials for each corresponding career topic.